New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts

GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY

Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably ) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination--and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins--you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you'll discover how to

- ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first )
- create DIY designer look-alikes
- cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts
- make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have
- give bridesmaid dresses a second life
- dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe
- whip up accessories in seconds
- style the same dress seven different ways

Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don't need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 10/16/2012
ISBN: 9780345532886
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.17h x 7.39w x 0.49d